Leading by Example: How Wheels Up Champions a Culture of Safety
ACSF members are leading by example in their safety commitments. We are proud to highlight the safety leadership of our members—organizations that go above and beyond to advance a culture of safety in the air charter industry to the benefit of all. One such member is Wheels Up, whose comprehensive approach to safety stands as a […]
ASAP Case Studies April 2025
Landing on Closed Runway On this date, I was PIC and pilot flying an empty repo leg from PVD to CQX. I reported our out time as 1005 local. The last CQX METAR I reviewed indicated the ceiling was 3100. There was a layer reported as “few” below that at 1800 feet, so chose to […]
An Unforgettable Closing to the 2025 ACSF Safety Symposium with Tim and Sheri Lilley
As the 2025 ACSF Safety Symposium came to a close, attendees were deeply moved by a profoundly emotional and impactful presentation from Captain Tim Lilley and Sheri Lilley, parents of First Officer Sam Lilley. Sam was serving as First Officer on American Airlines Flight 5342, which was tragically involved in a midair collision with a […]
ASAP Case Studies March 2025
Missed Approach – CRM On Jan 20th, I was assigned to fly as SIC with [name] as PIC. The leg was VNY-ASE-VNY. The forecasted weather into Aspen was not supposed to be VFR until 10am local. At the time of requested departure (0530L) ASE was calling VFR conditions earlier than expected. Approximately 30 minutes from […]
Safety Spotlight: Who Ya Gonna Call? The Critical Importance of An Effective ERP
It can’t be happening! Our flight department has never had an accident! What happened? Is anybody hurt? How bad is it? As the details of your accident unfold, these and many other questions flood your mind. Disbelief gives way to the grim realization that there has been a major accident, and you must respond. Is […]
Safety Spotlight: From Compliance to Culture – Making SMS Work for Your Small Charter Operation
Safety Management Systems are currently considered the most effective and well documented aviation safety systems in use today. It is used not only in the aviation industry, but many other industries throughout the world as a way to enhance safety and reduce risk. SMS is recognized by The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), IS-BAO, The International […]
ASAP Case Studies February 2025
GPS Spoofing (International) We departed EFKT airport at 12:02Z on December 18th, 2024. We departed EFKT approximately 2 hours behind schedule. We were cruising along Lithuania, approaching to Poland. We encountered with ADS-B Fail Caution CAS messages when We were approaching waypoint BOKSU. We followed the checklist to solve this problem, followed appropriate checklist from […]
ASAP Case Studies January 2025
Near Mid-Air Collision – Runway Pilot Departed FBO for a flight to ALS to COS. At ALS Runway 02 on roll out I noticed a small aircraft at the end of 02 looking like they were taking off. I applied brakes in hopes to make it off taxi way A3 but was unable so I […]
2024 ACSF Safety Spotlight Recap: Insights, Innovations, and Takeaways
The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) spent 2024 shining a light on critical safety topics in the aviation industry. From mental health advancements to fostering safety cultures and implementing comprehensive Safety Management Systems (SMS), each monthly Safety Spotlight article provided actionable strategies and key insights for aviation professionals. Here’s a detailed recap of the year’s highlights, complete […]
ASAP Case Studies December 2024
Aircraft Warning/Message System – Stab Trim Fail The flight was originating from White Plains, NY (HPN) to Westhampton Beach, NY (FOK) at night with no passengers. I’m pilot in command (PIC) of the trip, pilot flying from the right seat while second in command (SIC) pilot monitoring from the left seat. As per the weight […]
